Guided Tour to Medina Azahara
3 hours approx.
ESP / ENG
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3 hours approx.
ESP / ENG
On the guided tour of Medina Azahara you will travel back in time to one of the crucial moments in the history of Al-Andalus. Get to know the “brilliant city”, the dream of the first Caliph of Cordoba, Abderraman III.
Discover the best preserved caliph city in the world, declared World Heritage, in this tour by expert historians and archaeologists.
There are two options for the guided tour: a) hire a bus, which travels daily to the site, or b) go directly to the site in your vehicle (free parking).
In the first option, you will have to show up, previous booking, at the bus stop in front of the Eurostars Palace Hotel. Once you have taken the bus, all you have to do is relax and enjoy yourself, as our guide will be waiting for you as soon as you get off the bus.
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How to get to Medina Azahara?
If you have decided to take the Guided Visit to Medina Azahara without bus, meaning that you will go by your own means, you should know how to reach the archaeological complex.
If you are in the city, we recommend taking Avenida de Medina Azahara as your reference point. Once there, you can’t get lost: just continue straight until you find a sign directing you to the right. You will reach a narrow road without a shoulder that will lead you to the parking area of the archaeological complex.
If you are coming from another city or staying outside Córdoba, you should take Carretera de Palma del Río as your reference, which is the continuation of the aforementioned Avenida de Medina Azahara.
What to see on the Medina Azahara Visit?
On the Medina Azahara Visit, you will find a unique archaeological site: the magnificent newly built city that Abd al-Rahman III ordered to be constructed to govern the destiny of the newly created Umayyad Caliphate of Al-Andalus.
Enjoy emblematic places such as the throne hall, popularly known as the Rich Hall thanks to its intricate ataurique decoration. Discover the Great Eastern Portico, a spectacular arcade that welcomed embassies visiting the newly appointed Caliph. Walk through the narrow, labyrinthine streets that connect countless spaces, many of them still awaiting discovery. Enjoy the intimacy of private areas such as the House of the Vizier Ya‘far, whose façade boasts superb decoration worthy of a prime minister.
The guided tour concludes at the Interpretation Center, where the most important archaeological remains extracted from the site are exhibited. There we will see how they are organized and cataloged so they can later be properly showcased.
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Schedule
Tuesday to Sunday 10:45 (11:00 without bus)
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Meeting point
With Bus: Paseo de la Victoria bus stop, in front of the Eurostars Palace Hotel (Google Maps)
Without Bus: Medina Azahara parking lot, next to the Interpretation Center (Google Maps)
Frequently asked questions
No, the meeting point with the guide is in the parking area. Once the group is gathered, the guide will register everyone.
Yes, of course.
Don’t worry, the site bus stops at both indicated points, so you can choose whichever is most convenient for you. Additionally, on the return trip, the bus will drop you off on the same avenue where these two meeting points are located.
No, if you are an European Union citizen, admission is free. If you are a non-EU citizen, you will need to pay €1.50 per adult at the ticket office.
No, if you came by bus from Córdoba, it is included in the price. If you came by car, the guide will take care of the payment.
In those cases, it is not advisable, as there are many slopes and several stairways.
Comfortable footwear and, in case of heat, a cap or hat. Feel free to bring water to stay refreshed.
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